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Aug- 2023 -4 August
Calm App Releases Child-Friendly Disney Princess Meditations
These days, it's no secret that people are generally pretty stressed out — but in an announcement on the Disney Parks Blog, it was revealed that Disney is doing something to help (aside from charming visitors during Disney Character Meet and Greets or comforting them with Dole Whips)! The Disney Parks Blog has announced that “Disney and Calm are bringing the inspirational stories of th
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4 August
CEO of Popular Disney Travel Agency Resigns Amid Disturbing Sexual Assault Allegations
*Warning: This article contains allegations of sexual assault Five years ago, #MeToo began to trend on social media. It had first been used in 2006 by Tarana Burke as she shared her story about being sexually assaulted. Then, in 2017, actress Alyssa Milano put the phrase back into the spotlight, as a way for those who had been victimized to come together. The movement took off like wildfire, and s
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4 August
Did Disney Add a Maximum Weight Limit to Their Rides? Here’s the Truth
Rumors have been going around that the Central Florida Disney Resort added a weight limit for Guests on their rides; we at Disney Fanatic put our detective hats back on to investigate. The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are known for being the perfect Disney vacation destinations for families and Guests from all around the world. Different people of different backgrounds, cultu
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4 August
There’s One Surprising Way You Might Meet Chris Evans
One fan recently shared an interaction with her dentist that had her completely surprised, and it had to do with the one and only Captain America actor, Chris Evans. Fans all over the world love the chance to meet their favorite celebrities and actors. Sometimes, the celebrity world seems so far removed from our own that we forget that celebrities are people with families and lives away from the l
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4 August
Disney Blamed for Disrupting Patient’s Profound Psychedelic Ketamine Experience
Disney has been widely recognized as a source of joy and comfort for many people. However, what would you do if overindulging in the beloved company actually ruined attempts to overcome mental health challenges? One 28-year-old patient recently blamed Disney for “hijacking” her experience during a clinical trial. This Disney ketamine therapy session did not provide the mystical and emo
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4 August
Auli’i Cravalho Responds to “Woke Disney” and the Ongoing Strikes
These days, Disney fans seem to be divided between complaining and cheering when it comes to Disney's efforts to be more inclusive in its most recent films. Some critics have even begun calling the Walt Disney Company “woke Disney.” However, Moana actress Auli’i Cravalho recently revealed in an interview with Yahoo Entertainment that Disney is definitely not perfect when it comes to in
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4 August
“Entitled” Disney Princess Demands Pay for Every Hour of ‘Snow White’ Streaming
As the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes rage on in Hollywood, more and more Disney or Marvel stars are speaking out in support of the strikes and speaking out against Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger after hearing his very-poorly-received response to actors' and writers' demands. Now, Disney's newest rising star has joined the fray and shaken things up even more! Snow White star Rachel Zegler, who was ap
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4 August
Figment’s Arrival in Disney World Now In Sight!
After months of waiting, fans have an update on the Figment meet and greet that’s coming to Disney World this year! Character meet ‘n’ greets are one of the best parts of the Disney experience. Stepping into Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or EPCOT, reveling in that Disney vibe, and hugging and interacting with your favorite Disney character is c
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4 August
DeSantis Disney Board Member Uses Discredited Information To Teach About White Slavery in America
On the same week that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District eliminated all DEI programs and race-based hiring and Florida is coming under fire for its United States History curriculum that says African Americans learned “skills” while enslaved, a story broke that an appointee by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used discredited information to teach a seminar on the “Irish s
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4 August
Disney Princesses Make Surprise Appearance in Legendary Brand’s Collection
The Disney princesses have just expanded their reach into a new limited-edition collection in the form of iconic American Girl Collector Dolls! American Girl Dolls are classic American toys; these high-quality dolls originally represented girls from historically-significant times and were accompanied by merchandise ranging from books about their lives to historically-accurate costumes. A New Kind
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